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The Beatrice Arthur Special (1980): Cast

The Beatrice Arthur Special (1980) movie poster

The Beatrice Arthur Special is a 1980 music comedy directed by Howard Morris and Jeff Margolis, starring Bea Arthur, Rock Hudson and Melba Moore. It runs 1 hour.

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The Beatrice Arthur Special (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Genres
Music , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Beatrice Arthur Special About?

The premise of The Beatrice Arthur Special without spoilers.

Prime‑time CBS broadcast on January 19, 1980, featured Bea Arthur alongside guest stars Rock Hudson, singer Melba Moore, and ventriloquist Wayland Flowers with his puppet Madame. The hour combined musical numbers and comedy sketches centered on Arthur’s comedic talents.

The Beatrice Arthur Special Themes & Keywords

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  • tv special
  • variety show
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Cast & crew

The Beatrice Arthur Special Cast

Bea Arthur leads the cast, with Rock Hudson and Melba Moore. Directed by Howard Morris and Jeff Margolis; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from Howard Morris and Jeff Margolis

More films directed by Howard Morris and Jeff Margolis: Oscar’s Greatest Moments, Night of 100 Stars III, Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration and Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood.

Videos

The Beatrice Arthur Special Videos

The clip of The Beatrice Arthur Special.

Rock Hudson performing Turnin' On with Beatrice Arthur.wmv

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FAQ

The Beatrice Arthur Special FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Beatrice Arthur Special, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Beatrice Arthur Special?

The Beatrice Arthur Special runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was The Beatrice Arthur Special released?

The Beatrice Arthur Special was released on January 19, 1980.

Who directed The Beatrice Arthur Special?

The Beatrice Arthur Special was directed by Howard Morris and Jeff Margolis.

More films by Howard Morris

Who is in the cast of The Beatrice Arthur Special?

The Beatrice Arthur Special stars Bea Arthur, Rock Hudson and Melba Moore, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Beatrice Arthur Special have a post-credit scene?

No. The Beatrice Arthur Special has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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